Periwinkle Plant - An Evergreen Lavender Blooming Groundcover Plant - TN Nursery

Welcome to TN Nursery YouTube channel. Today let's talk about periwinkle. Periwinkle plants are most commonly grown as a form of ground cover. It is exceptional for preventing erosion. It grows best in growing zones 4 to 8. It is also referred to as creeping vinca. It blossoms from April to May and its blooms are a beautiful color. Their flowers are about 1 to 2 inches in diameter and funnel-shaped. Each flower has 5 flattened petals. The leaves range in size from 1.5 inches to 3 inches in length and are a shade of dark green. The leaves are oblong in shape and have a glossy appearance. They also can be propagated from stem cuttings that are collected anytime during the summer months. When planting new plants, space them 6 to 12 inches apart to prevent garden choking. It is known for spreading. Once it is established in the desired location in your landscape, it requires minimal care. It is a perennial herb with membership in the Apocynaceae family and is native to both Russia and Europe. This herb has its ideal growing conditions in USDA growing zones 4 to 8 and reaches maximal heights of 6 inches tall. The plant grows horizontally more than vertically, however, with a maximum spread width of 18 inches at full maturity. In keeping with its perennial nature, the leaves of the plants are evergreen and grow throughout the year. Periwinkle is for sale at Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, with low prices and fast shipping. Thanks for watching.